Offline controller
Run jobs straight from the machine, with no computer needed at the bench.
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The Forge 3020.
A desktop software-defined CNC for PCB routing, engraving and precision prototyping. Compact enough for any lab bench, and capable enough for real work.
At a glance
Built to be relied on.
The Forge 3020 holds a 0.01 mm tolerance across a 300 × 200 × 70 mm working area, driven by a 500 W spindle at 11,000 RPM. An enclosed body, emergency stop and limit switches on every axis make it safe to put in front of students.
0.01 mm
Precision
300 × 200 × 70 mm
Working area
500 W · 11,000 RPM
Spindle
Z-axis, included
Levelling probe
Offline + GRBL/Candle
Control
10.9 kg
Weight
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | Niloufar Forge 3020 |
| Materials | Modeling wax, chemical wood, foam, acrylic, poly acetate, ABS, PCB, copper-clad, etc. |
| Overall size | 460 × 390 × 354 mm |
| Working / engraving area | 300 × 200 × 70 mm |
| Table-board size | 300 × 200 mm |
| Power supply input | AC 110-240 V |
| Power supply output | 48 V, 10.4 A |
| Stepper motors | 0.55 N·m DC motor type |
| Spindle motor | 500 W, 48 V |
| Z-axis levelling probe | Yes |
| Chuck type | Collet |
| Interface | USB cable |
| Spindle speed | 11,000 RPM |
| Precision | 0.01 mm |
| Limit switches | X, Y, Z (both ends) |
| Emergency stop switch | Yes |
| Offline controller | Yes |
| Supported OS | Windows XP / 7 / 8 / 10 (32-bit & 64-bit) |
| Supported file formats | JPG, BMP, PNG |
| Software | GrblControl (Candle) and other GRBL-compatible software |
| Weight | 10.9 kg (24 lb) |
Materials
One machine, many materials.
The Forge 3020 cuts and engraves across the materials a working lab actually uses.
- Copper-clad board
- PCB
- Modeling wax
- Chemical wood
- Foam
- Acrylic
- Poly acetate
- ABS
What's in the box
Everything needed to start cutting.
Z-axis levelling probe
Automatic height sensing for consistent, even trace depth.
GRBL-compatible software
Works with GrblControl (Candle) and other GRBL software.
Safety as standard
Emergency stop plus limit switches on both ends of X, Y and Z.
Questions
Common questions.
Can it engrave PCBs directly?
Yes. Routing and engraving copper-clad board is what the Forge 3020 is built for. It isolates traces at a 0.01 mm tolerance, so students go from schematic to a physical, testable board in the same session.
What software does it use?
It runs on GrblControl (Candle) and any other GRBL-compatible software, and accepts JPG, BMP and PNG files. It connects over USB, and the offline controller lets you run jobs without a computer attached.
Do you ship outside India?
Yes, we ship worldwide, with training and after-sales support included. Tell us your location when you request a quote and we'll confirm delivery timelines and costs.
Is training included?
Yes. Onboarding and training come with every unit, because a machine nobody was taught to use is a machine that sits idle. See our Training page for what's covered.